Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints. The condition can affect one joint or multiple joints, causing pain and stiffness in the affected area. When these symptoms occur in one or both knees, it ...
Although today’s implants are designed to last many years, it’s possible When a knee replacement no longer functions correctly, revision surgery is often required. During this procedure, a surgeon ...
Whether partial versus total arthroplasty is the best for patients with unicompartmental osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee has long been debated. The so-called TOPKAT trial randomized patients to the ...
Each year, nearly 800,000 Americans have total knee replacement surgery. While the majority have a good surgical result, surveys show that up to 20% of patients are dissatisfied and not fully informed ...
What Is Knee Replacement Surgery? You can't move like you used to. It's painful to walk the dog, climb a flight of stairs, or simply get out of a chair. You've tried medicines, injections, and ...
Knee replacement surgery (also called knee arthroplasty) replaces all or part of worn-out or injured knee joints. The damaged bone and cartilage of the knee are removed, and parts made of metal and ...
Knee replacement surgery helps alleviate pain and improve mobility in patients with terminal osteoarthritis. It involves replacing the knee joint with metallic implants. Proper preparation and ...
Total knee replacement is an operation frequently needed by hemophilia patients, which greatly improves their quality of life. This operation, however, carries a higher risk of bleeding and infection ...